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Central Park West

A Crime Novel

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Central Park West

By: James Comey
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In the thrilling first crime novel from former FBI director James Comey, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia

When a years-long case against a powerful mobster finally cracks and an unimpeachable witness takes the stand, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton is looking forward to putting the defendant away for good. The mobster, though, has other plans. As the witness's testimony concludes, a note is passed to the prosecution offering up information into the assassination of a disgraced former New York governor, murdered in his penthouse apartment just days before. It's enough to blow the case wide open, and to send Nora into a high-stakes investigation of conspiracy, corruption, and danger.

Drawing from the author's decades in federal law enforcement, including his years in Manhattan as a mob prosecutor and later the chief federal prosecutor, Central Park West is a fast-paced legal thriller with an intriguing plot enriched by real-life details and experiences. That unique perspective gives the novel much of its allure, but it's the unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and courtroom scenes as authentic as they are dramatic that will leave listeners looking forward to more from this bold new talent in the genre.

©2023 James Comey (P)2023 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Crime Fiction Legal Political Espionage Thriller Fiction Mafia New York Exciting
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Love to see a sequel

When will his next book come out of a mystery book? I really liked it. Please write a sequel.

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A very good first attempt

What can I say? I enjoyed both the story and the reader. I look forward to more from James Comey.

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One note and predictable

Read like a screenplay for a TV crime series. No depth to characters and plot was stale, not interesting.

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Needs a Different Narrator

Just not a fan of the narrator. Her voices for the women characters, especially Nora, were almost child-like. She did a pretty good job with the male voices, oddly enough.
This book is a great example of why readers need authors to show more than they tell. Comey missed several opportunities to ratchet up the tension/suspense. Reading this was like drinking flat soda.
Write a story that focuses on fewer main characters, and let them DO things. I’ll be happy to read it.

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WOW

I loved this book. Well written and captivating. Fiction that gave insight into real process. WOW‼️

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More to come?

Enjoyed it.
I could hear more about or from these characters so I'm hoping the author is setting us up for future books.

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Confused

Enjoyed at beginning but very confusing ending even reread x2
Comet’s knowledge of crime & NY r fun but prose is not his forte

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Good book

The only change would be that James Comey be the narrator because his other book was was great with him as the narrator.

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Good book

I really liked the way the murder was solved during court and after instead of during the investigation. Very interesting! Loved the characters.

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Great first novel.

Little thin on settings and descriptions but that is probably due to this being his first novel. Plot is s good and provides an opportunity to continue more novels with fantastic characters like Benny. Will be watching for the next novel by James Comey.

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